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Official in Uralsk sentenced for grant fraud
Uralsk court sentences former official to 7 million tenge fine and lifetime ban for defrauding a resident in a grant scheme.
Kazakh Woman Fined for Bags on Passenger Seat
A woman in Almaty received a traffic fine after a camera mistakenly identified her bags as an unbuckled passenger. Here's how to appeal and the deadlines.
Company tied to former QazaqGaz head owes workers 1 billion tenge
Over 280 oil workers in Aktobe region denied ecological pay for 7 years. Gas Processing Company, linked to ex-QazaqGaz head, owes 1 billion tenge and contests order.
Aktau begins long-awaited comprehensive improvement of 16th microdistrict
After nearly a decade, Aktau begins improvement of the 16th microdistrict, renewing water, sewer, and heating networks, laying asphalt roads and sidewalks.
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Kazakh President Meets with Head of People's Council Secretariat, Instructs on First Session
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Kanatbek Zhaisanbayev, head of the People's Council Secretariat, and instructed to prepare the first session at a high level.
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Lawyer Criticizes Singer Tamara Asar's Candidacy for Kurultai: 'Have You Heard Her Voice?'
Lawyer Meirman Shekeyev has criticized the candidacy of singer Tamara Asar for the Kurultai, arguing that laws should be made by professionals, not artists.
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Man resembling serial killer Nikolay Dzhumagaliyev reveals conditions in psychiatric hospital
A man resembling Kazakh serial killer Nikolay Dzhumagaliyev accuses psychiatric hospital staff of corruption and poor conditions, sparking online debate. Official comment sought from Health Ministry.
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Sultan Sarsemaliyev, Who Killed Four in Zhangeldino, Gets Life Sentence
A court in Atyrau region sentenced Sultan Sarsemaliyev to life in prison for murdering his ex-wife's parents, brother, and a fourth person, along with property crimes.
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Almaty Woman Fined After One Person Files Dozens of Complaints via E-Otinish
An Almaty woman was fined after one person filed complaints against dozens of drivers via E-Otinish, sparking online debate about the limits of civic control.
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'We Must Admit!': Dimash Kudaibergen's Mother Shares Impressions of Altai Festival
Sveta Aitbayeva, mother of Kazakh singer Dimash Kudaibergen, praised the Altai – Golden Cradle of the Turkic World festival and her son's concert, attended by over 50,000 people.
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Watermelons Best Avoided for Now: Kazakhstan's Agriculture Ministry Explains Why
Vice Minister Azat Sultanov advised Kazakhs to avoid watermelons for now, especially for children. Safe season is late July to September. More at infohub.kz.
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"I Was Shocked!": Zhiger Auyypbayev's Young Wife Stuns with Dombra Performance (VIDEO)
Famous Kazakh singer Zhiger Auyypbayev shared a video of his young wife Mymyna playing the dombra, delighting fans. He admitted he didn't know about her talent.
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2.3 Trillion Tenge at Stake: NCOC Faces July 20 Payment Deadline to Kazakhstan
NCOC must pay Kazakhstan 2.3 trillion tenge by July 20. This article examines the penalties for non-payment and the potential fallout for the oil sector.
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Sultan Sarsembaliyev Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Former high-ranking official Sultan Sarsembaliyev sentenced to life imprisonment on July 14, 2026. Details of the case and the defense's appeal plans covered.
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Woman Who Went Missing with Four Children Found in Turkestan Region
Police searched for seven days for a woman who left home with four children after a quarrel. She was found in Shymkent, and the family reunited after preventive work was conducted.
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Kazakhstan's Dollar Exchange Rate Plunges
The US dollar exchange rate in Kazakhstan dropped sharply on the KASE as the tenge strengthened, with experts citing high oil prices. Read more on infohub.kz.
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Almaty to Face 40°C Heat, While Storms and Gusts Hit Astana
Kazhydromet warns Almaty will reach 40°C intense heat July 17, while Astana sees thunderstorms, hail, squalls July 15-17. Northern regions get rain and cooling.
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Aktobe driver racks up 33 fines in three days evading traffic cameras
A 22-year-old Aktobe resident mounted foreign license plates on his father's Toyota and accumulated 33 traffic fines totaling 1.3 million tenge in just three days.
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Sultan Sarsemaliyev sentenced to life in prison for murdering four people
Sultan Sarsemaliyev sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering four family members of his ex-wife in Atyrau region, Kazakhstan. Court verdict delivered.
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Sultan Sarsemaliyev Sentenced to Life for Murder of Four
Court in Atyrau region sentences Sultan Sarsemaliyev to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of four people, including his ex-wife's family members.
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Woman missing with four children found in Turkestan region
A woman and her four children missing in Turkestan region were found after seven days. Police said the family reconciled after a domestic dispute.
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Woman Missing with Four Children Found After 7 Days
A woman and her four children missing in Otyrar district for seven days have been found alive. Police located them in a taxi after an intensive search operation.
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Kazakhstan Benefits 2026: Full List and Application Process
Learn about benefits for Kazakhstani citizens in 2026: full list of payments, conditions, amounts, and how to apply via eGov.kz or Public Service Centers.
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Kazakhstan Writes Off Fines and Penalties Worth 9.3 Billion Tenge
Kazakhstan writes off 9.3 billion tenge in fines and penalties under 'Clean Sheet' initiative, benefiting 19,000 small businesses.